hello everyone,
i can get a 32gb touchpad (not new but with all boxes and bills for warranty) for 250 euros which is 309 dollars. do you think its a good deal? the device is in perfect condition
it has the original touchstone and original case and all other accesories which come with pad. the orignal boxes are available and the bill as well which has warranty. thanks for a quick reply as i need to decide
Are you in Europe? I dont know how the market is over there but that is way too high for a 32 GB touchpad. It is a discontinued product and the native operating system is no longer supported. Sure you can easily flash android on it and it has a nice screen but think there are much better tablets around in that price range. But again, not sure how the market is where you are but just my opinion.
And you might get more responses if you post in the lounge as this really isnt the exact place to ask.
Basically I agree with Mendez; touchpads should go for less than 250 now a days, since they're pretty old and were fire-saled at much lower. If you want to spend 250, you can look out for other deals on tablets like a transformer, or galaxy tab 10
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yepp in europe. so its 250 euros converted approx 309 us dollars. prices are genereally higer over here. galaxy tab is costing well over 350 euros and its the 16gb version
and i would use it to play around and "dominate" the device hehehe i have an hp zeen which is a wannabe tab since its a printer control actuallly but very nice to play around with and rooting it removing stuff and so...
the dual boot on the touchpad sounds interesting
keizerpenguin said:
yepp in europe. so its 250 euros converted approx 309 us dollars. prices are genereally higer over here. galaxy tab is costing well over 350 euros and its the 16gb version
and i would use it to play around and "dominate" the device hehehe i have an hp zeen which is a wannabe tab since its a printer control actuallly but very nice to play around with and rooting it removing stuff and so...
the dual boot on the touchpad sounds interesting
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That is a terrible deal, you can find a 32GB Touchpad for less than $200 USD on XDA Marketplace. Look elsewhere. Ebay probably has good deals too.
thanks dudes i value the xda member opinions. i got 4 negative replies, so thanks for having saved me money and later regret my decision, i will look elsewhere and maybe even buy another tab
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Whats the best price anyone has found the 101 at? I found it for $298 at some Mac mail order company but they were out of stock. I wanted to get my woman on for Valentines Day but I really didnt want to pay over $300 for it.
I got mine for $298 with free shipping and a $25 gift card from J&R bringing it to $273...but that was during the holidays and I had to wait like 8 weeks to get it.
Yea, J&R is out of them again.
After searching for a place that just had them in stock for weeks, I finally was able to order one direct from archos yesterday. I am receiving the 8gb model today . It was 299.00 plus 30.00 for overnight shipping.
In December Amazon had them for $299.. free shipping.. I wouldn't pay more than $350.
I got mine off Amazon last week for $349.99 for 16GB with overnight shipping for $3.99 (shipping cheap due to my Prime membership). The next day they was up to $415.99.
So do I win a prize for getting mine for only $273? Seems I got the best price of the people that frequent this forum.
I think the Archos website store is now the best deal.. 101 16G for $349
https://store.archos.com/archos-internet-tablet-p-5005.html
It seems the demand is so high for these that they can't make them fast enough.
I have done a lot of research on Android tablets and the Archos 101 definitely gives you the most bang for the buck! There are a lot of cheaper tablets out there, but they don't have capacitive touch displays and/or cut corners on other specs. Even with the newer tablets coming out that have Honeycomb and dual core aren't as good of a deal.. $700 for a tab is way too much.. worth buying an Archos 101 now and waiting a couple of years for the newer dual core tabs to come down in price.
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worth buying an Archos 101 now and waiting a couple of years for the newer dual core tabs to come down in price.
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Yeah, but then there will be something new like Android Pudding version and quad core processors tablets which will make a dual core running Honeycomb seem stupid and slow.
If you want cutting edge you are going to have to pay the price (which will be $700-900) or you have to come to the stark realization that the cutting edge isn't that much sharper than the other edges. In which case the Archos 70 and 101's are the biggest bang for the buck in in the near future.
I got it from 270€ at Madrid, Spain, from an Archos wholesale.
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Yeah, but then there will be something new like Android Pudding version and quad core processors tablets which will make a dual core running Honeycomb seem stupid and slow.
If you want cutting edge you are going to have to pay the price (which will be $700-900) or you have to come to the stark realization that the cutting edge isn't that much sharper than the other edges. In which case the Archos 70 and 101's are the biggest bang for the buck in in the near future.
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I don't think that Android will ever need more than two cores.. Tablets are fairly new.. Netbooks have been around for a few years and the hardware hasn't changed.
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I don't think that Android will ever need more than two cores.. Tablets are fairly new.. Netbooks have been around for a few years and the hardware hasn't changed.
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And Bill Gates said that no computer will every need more than 640k RAM! But I keed, I keed....
Honestly, I gave up trying to predict where technology will go because I am always wrong. Back in the day I said the internet will fail because who on earth would pay money to do what you can already do for free with BBS systems? I thought the iPad would fail for the same reason many did...it was just a big iTouch, what's the point? I thought Netflix wouldn't last because isn't it easier and more satisfying to just get your video when you want it, the day you want it, etc instead of having to "plan out" your entertainment and hope you feel like that kind of movie the day it arrives?
So yeah...it's easier to say you don't see it going past dual core, but seriously...who would have ever thought a phone would need dual core as well...yet they are coming.
Never underestimate the power of people who want to be parted from their money just to have something better than their neighbors and friends.
Hi guys
I thinking about getting this tablet used. I think i can get it at a fair price. 2000 DKK ~ 400$
Is it still good compared to the competetion?
The last tablet i owned was the Folio 100 which had a horrible OS and even more horrific viewing angles.
So would you guys still consider it a good buy? I have enough experience to root and install a custom OS if you find that to be necessary.
/mmunkn
mmunkn said:
Hi guys
I thinking about getting this tablet used. I think i can get it at a fair price. 2000 DKK ~ 400$
Is it still good compared to the competetion?
The last tablet i owned was the Folio 100 which had a horrible OS and even more horrific viewing angles.
So would you guys still consider it a good buy? I have enough experience to root and install a custom OS if you find that to be necessary.
/mmunkn
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Is the price you quoted for wifi only or a 3G/gsm version?
The US wifi only models can be picked up for about $400 new with a great sale and coupon.
But imho the Xoom is a terrific tablet...I think that considering everything it is the best now available. I guess the viewing angles are better with some other tabs, but it has never been an issue for me.
It's for the WiFi only, but in Denmark retail priceses are much higher than US or other prices. Our VAT i suprisingly high. A brand new WiFi only tablet would cost me around 900$.
Well i'm glad to hear that. With the Folio if i tipped it 5 degress i wouldnt be able to read anything off the screen ^.^
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It's for the WiFi only, but in Denmark retail priceses are much higher than US or other prices. Our VAT i suprisingly high. A brand new WiFi only tablet would cost me around 900$.
Well i'm glad to hear that. With the Folio if i tipped it 5 degress i wouldnt be able to read anything off the screen ^.^
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No, Xoom is nowhere as bad as that! So that is a very good price. Grab it...then root it and update to HC3.2 using the wonderful Tiamat Rom, and get language support if needed.This tablet really comes alive with rooting/customization. And it's a complex computer but still very tough, inside and out. I love it.
See if you can get em to knock $50 off. We can get a new one for about 400 USD.
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That's a great price considering your location. This tablet is totally worth it still. Best on the market for what I need. If I could get any other it would probably be the TF or the galaxy tab but I don't think that I could live without the SD card slot.
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Here is a good deal I found on ebay India, if you missed the firesale or don't have anyone in US to ship it to you or carry it for you - and don't trust yourself to handle to shipping and customs yourself - you can buy it here - a little expensive - but cheap for a tab of such hardware, and now that Android is there on it
Worth the 350$ - as it includes shipping and customs
I don't know the seller, but have bought stuff from them - pretty good - but takes 3 weeks to get stuff - so if u want one :
http://www.ebay.in/itm/HP-TouchPad-...5?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item3f0ebcdf75
But again, I or anyone at XDA staff does not take any responsibility for this
That doesn't seem like a very good deal to me? Those were selling for $149 during the firesale. So you're saying that $200 for shipping it to India is a good price?
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That doesn't seem like a very good deal to me? Those were selling for $149 during the firesale. So you're saying that $200 for shipping it to India is a good price?
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Lol. Read this wrong. Thought you meant $200 for an HP Touchpad and he is right it is too much. You can get one in the US for $200.
Why go for a TP for 350$? Get a Asus TF instead or GTab if you want VFM.
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Why go for a TP for 350$? Get a Asus TF instead or GTab if you want VFM.
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I sold my 32GB TP for $280 for which i paid a lot of customs and shipping haha. I don't think its a good deal on ebay. Also the seller cart2...... is just plain bogus, they order your goods after you finish your order on ebay
I agree with archat once can get a better Device for those 350 which is TF, galaxy tab, even gtab is better.
yes cart to >>>>> is total crap...
Read what I said, it's only a good price for those people who don't want to ship it to India themselves or don;t have anyone to bring it from US.
Hardware is same as any other tab and that costs 600-700$, so 350$ is not bad compared.
Your opinion, you can have it
But, 149$ was NOT a realistic price, better to get over that - even HP has.
@Crush : How much customs you paid for it ? You got it for 280$+customs+shipping ? Can you explain
And i don't know about the seller at all - bought twice items were small and reached in time - were exactly the same price as US price.
Just to clear this up for anyone who isn't quite grasping what this thread is about, madnish30 is providing a link to eBay India. If you don't live in India, or need a Touchpad shipped to India, then why are you even posting in this thread?
$150 is NOT a reasonable price for ANY Touchpad. GTF over it. Consider it a one time sale price. US resales of the Touchpad seem to have settled at $200 and $250 for the 16GB and 32GB models respectively.
Considering this and the cost of shipping to India from the US, plus the time it takes to get through customs, $350 isn't a bad price for this tablet. The Touchpad has very good hardware, and is worth the $350 even in the US. It was never worth the full $650 retail price that it originally was, but that's another story.
So, in short, if you don't have any reason to need a Touchpad delivered to India, then don't post in this thread. It really is that simple.
Exactly, well summed up CFB
The touchpad is worth 350$ or more itself, for the hardware _ functionality and the OS too - I agree it's no Galaxy tab, but hey that Galaxy tab comes for 700$ not cheap ! And this is for 350$ for almost the same hardware.
Besides, inclding customs and shipping the seller is earn around 30$ a shipment which is not bad !
250$ is the average cost in US today, so 350$ by no means is bad for India that too including customs !
149$ was a throwaway price, but seriously one need to get over it, it's long gone - and those lucky people who saved a 100$ good for them !
Again, I shared a deal - but nobody is compeling you to buy, you can keep looking maybe one day you find one for 50$ or maybe not
the title describe well the topic...i found the transformer discounted at 300 euro in a shop and i'm keen to buy it, it is good enough? keeping in mind that my budget is max 400 euros and i'll be using it mainly for reading and surfing the net (and maybe some video).
P.S how is fair with a stylus?
thanks and sorry for my English (i'm Italian)
Arathon said:
the title describe well the topic...i found the transformer discounted at 300 euro in a shop and i'm keen to buy it, it is good enough? keeping in mind that my budget is max 400 euros and i'll be using it mainly for reading and surfing the net (and maybe some video).
P.S how is fair with a stylus?
thanks and sorry for my English (i'm Italian)
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Please provide more information, like
does it include the keyboard dock?
what is the memory size? 16g or 32g?
it's the 16 gb version without keyboard.
In a shop? Still boxed and untouched? A steal IMO!
unfortunatly the 16gb version are the ones being exposed (so not totally untouched) and hardly available, tomorrow i'll try to see the last shop because today is closed.
In the meantime i found the 32gb discounted to 399 euro and this is unboxed and untouched....is it a good deal the 32 gb?
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it's the 16 gb version without keyboard.
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Not a good buy at all, your best deal is with Amazon which is cheaper and with 32g storage capacity. Here's their prices:
Amazon prices tablet only (forex 1 euro = 1.32 dollars)
Brand new 32g 340 euro
.................16g 292 euro
Used like new 32g 258 euro you save 42 euro
.....................16g 218 euro you save 82 euro
Your best buy is the 32g used like new for 258 euros if you can order it from Amazon. The Transformer I bought was a 32g for 240 euros and it works perfectly upgrading to ICS. Good luck!
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unfortunatly the 16gb version are the ones being exposed (so not totally untouched) and hardly available, tomorrow i'll try to see the last shop because today is closed.
In the meantime i found the 32gb discounted to 399 euro and this is unboxed and untouched....is it a good deal the 32 gb?
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It costs 54 euros more than the current prices at Amazon, but since your max limt is 400 then it should be ok. Much, much better if you can order from Amazon though because you can return easily if something is not working or broken.
thanks tedr44, i checked amazon but unfortunatly the only one who ships to Italy it will cost 399 dolars so 305 euro without shipping (transformer 32gb used) and i'm keen to buy it. Is it safe to make such purchase in case the tablet is damaged during the shipment?sorry for my boobness but it's first time purchasing from amazon.COM.
EDIT: the price of the 32gb used with shipment is 365 euro and without taxes....so not convenient.
Get the one that is in the shop near you, if anything would be wrong with it after all you can return there. It´ll save you a headache
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thanks tedr44, i checked amazon but unfortunatly the only one who ships to Italy it will cost 399 dolars so 305 euro without shipping (transformer 32gb used) and i'm keen to buy it. Is it safe to make such purchase in case the tablet is damaged during the shipment?sorry for my boobness but it's first time purchasing from amazon.COM.
EDIT: the price of the 32gb used with shipment is 365 euro and without taxes....so not convenient.
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Amazon has a very good record when it comes to customer service, if you have their phone number you may want to call and inquire about their policy on returning damaged shipments. But in my experience, Amazon will always try to correct any problem you may have because they want you to come back to them for future business. Why don't you try so you have the experience to order online for the first time with Amazon?
Amazon's customer service is amazing. They also have the most lenient return policy I have ever seen.
If there is even a slight problem with your purchase, they will take care of it.
i know that amazon is a good service, i purchased lots of things from amazom.IT, but was concerned about buying used goods. however i realized that buying from USA is not a good deal after the shipment cost and taxes (in italy you have to pay 21% of the price), in fact the 32 gb used will be over 400 euro.
so i'll try the last shop which opens in 2 hours, otherwise i'll wait for new discounts or buy it for the normal price 338 euro....
quite indecisive because i don't know if it's better to wait later or not to buy a good tablet for less than 400, i've read about google tablet but i prefer a 10 inch one.
thanks you guy for your advice
300 bucks is a good deal if you can't come up with the extra 200 for the prime.
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unfortunatly all the transformer 16gb were sold. now i'm indecided whether buying it at 340 euro or wait..what do you think is better?
I would wait, the price of the transformers is dropping fast. I was able to pick up a 16GB model over here in the states with KB dock for $250. This was probably an especially good deal, but I can't see the price going anywhere but down.
Does Europe have a Craigslist or similar online classified listings? That is where I would look.
for italy there is ebay, where i found the transformer 16 gb for 250 euro, hoping no one raise the price higher in the next 24 hour....if the price will be under 280 maybe i'll buy it even though is used.
sorry for the double post but wanted to bump the post for attention.....i founded an acer iconia tab a 500 for 299 euro with 32gb, what do you think?
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Amazon's customer service is amazing. They also have the most lenient return policy I have ever seen.
If there is even a slight problem with your purchase, they will take care of it.
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I'd really recommend purchasing through a vendor who will handle issues for you, or offers their own warranty if you are going with ASUS.
My current RMA has resulted in:
Receiving another customers tablet.
Receiving back my tablet, without the charger they asked me to send in, and with the same issue it was sent in for.
Receiving a charger without the adapter to plug it into the socket.
This is still ongoing, and when you call support, they just say, we'll escalate, and someone will call you in 2 days if you ask to speak to a manager, or have an issue.
The device was great while it worked, but I'd personally look for a vendor who is good with returns and/or offers a 3rd party warranty.
i'm sorry for the problem your facing michiganenginerd and i heard the same thing for the transformer prime (was going to buy it a month ago). I'm quite settled to buy the used iconia a500 (32gb) for 299 (with valid warranty) because is perfect fo my purpose (reading and surfing thenet).
IS it ok?
Hey after trolling threw alot of threads, ive come to the conclusion a xoom would be ideal over the nexus 7 I wanted as i want a bigger screen and am not prepared to wait for the nexus 10. I see this as a great bang for buck, being 2 year olds and I keep seeing prices of 200 But they no longer exist (atleast where I am looking). So what I am asking is could anyone point me in the direction for the cheapest xoom brand new?
Thanks Sorry is this is the wrong forum to post
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Hey after trolling threw alot of threads, ive come to the conclusion a xoom would be ideal over the nexus 7 I wanted as i want a bigger screen and am not prepared to wait for the nexus 10. I see this as a great bang for buck, being 2 year olds and I keep seeing prices of 200 But they no longer exist (atleast where I am looking). So what I am asking is could anyone point me in the direction for the cheapest xoom brand new?
Thanks Sorry is this is the wrong forum to post
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Xoom isn't shipping new any more and the high street retailers have run out of stock, so the price is artificially high as demand temporarily exceeds supply. You'll only get it used for 200 notes, not new.
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Xoom isn't shipping new any more and the high street retailers have run out of stock, so the price is artificially high as demand temporarily exceeds supply. You'll only get it used for 200 notes, not new.
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Thanks what price do you think ill have to pay to get a new one?
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Thanks what price do you think ill have to pay to get a new one?
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At the moment, new ones are going for £330 on ebay.
Argos have them listed at £249.99 yet they don't seem to be available!
Argos EBay £249 referbished with 12 months warranty, I got one and it was in perfect condition boxed, now runs jellybean.
Hope it helps.